Hawaii
A dream trip with Kim for her birthday - 2022. This was amazing in so many ways. It was especially wonderful to share it with Kim. We had a spectacular time and "accomplished" everything we wanted to do! We saw so many whales, sea turtles, experienced a luau and sunrise on Haleakala and had many bonus experiences as well. The trip outdid my expectations for Hawaii.
First views of the island
Finally here - I can't believe it
Kim loves Jeep driving
Look at this resort!
So cute!
Can't stop looking at the views
They have it all ... flamingos
swans
Penguins
Koi
Flowers galore
waterfalls
1st Sunset - we got leis too!
Torches are lite
So peaceful
Beautiful day or night
Sunrise Haleakala - up at 3am for a 2 hour drive - worth it!
City below
Colors were amazing
Singing Happy Birthday to Kim
Silverleaf - only grows here!
Little quails were everywhere under foot - fearless!
Heading back down
Looking good 33!
Relaxing by the pool
Seriously amazing
Birthday Hulu Pie!
Whale Watch - snorkle trip
Whales EVERYWHERE!
Such an amazing time
Wow!
I jumped off the boat! It was a long ways down!
So glad to share this with Kim
Such colorful fish
Hi!
Turtle right off the shore!
This boat washed up 30 years ago
A few of these little guys around
Bird of Paradise
Luau
Conch greetings
Fire AND swords
Wonderful dances and costumes
Pool time!
Gorgeous!
The colors!
The food was fabulous! So fresh
OK - not the exact turtle we saw but it could have been! It was this close and this amazing!! Kim saw it first. It was near the top of the water. As we watched it slowly swam down right under us and disappeared into a 'cave' in the reef. Unbelievable experience! We saw also octopus and Kim saw an eel! Plus a bunch of the fish listed on the sheet. Parrot fish were so cool!!
Catamaran/whale watch trip #2
Sunset cruise
The whales!!
Seriously cool!
BIttersweet last meal together before I headed to the airport.
We threw our leis off the balacony into the wind giving blessings for those we love
This was an amazing trip and one I wanted to take for years. Kim made it extra special for us with her pre-planning and attention to all the details. I will never forget this special time together.
January/February 2022